Seasonal & Holidays

Christmas Family Night Coming To Round Rock

Round Rock's annual holiday festival, is back and bigger and better than ever, city officials said.

A silent disco is part of the events scheduled at the Christmas Family Night.
A silent disco is part of the events scheduled at the Christmas Family Night. (City of Round Rock)

ROUND ROCK, TX — Christmas Family Night, Round Rock’s annual holiday festival, is back and bigger and better than ever, city officials said.

The holiday celebration starts at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, with a welcome from Mayor Craig Morgan and Santa at the Main Stage located at the intersection of Mays and Main streets. During Christmas Family Night, Main Street hosts various free games and activities and performances will take place throughout the evening, officials said in a press advisory.

The mayor's welcome will usher in the illumination of the Hometown Holiday lights and Round Rock Downtown Water Tower. Then, officials said, Santa will make his grand entrance.

Find out what's happening in Austinfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Children attending the event should bring their “wish lists” for Santa Claus, and parents are encouraged to bring their own cameras for pictures with the jolly old elf. Plus, attendees can enjoy free hot dogs, popcorn, hot chocolate, and other refreshments, activities and snacks.

Silent Disco Party

Find out what's happening in Austinfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

This year will include a Silent Disco Party at Prete Main Street Plaza and live music from the FREEZE FRAME ATX 80s band. Your family will also enjoy the NEW Holiday Craft Market featuring 30-plus vendors featuring holiday crafts, gifts and more. The Holiday Craft Market opens at 5 p.m.

Families will also enjoy our Downtown Hometown Holiday Lights each nightfall until the end of the month. More information at downtownroundrocktexas.com.

Main Stage Schedule

6:30 p.m. Welcome from Mayor Craig Morgan, followed by the illumination of the all Hometown Holiday lights and the iconic water tower. Then Santa makes his grand entrance to greet children of all ages
7 p.m. live music from FREEZE FRAME ATX

Christmas Family Night is organized by the City of Round Rock and made possible through the help of community groups and organizations that donate their services to offer this fun and free event. The event will happen rain or shine; there will be no rain date.

Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.

More from Austin